Institute of Management Development and Research (IMDR), Pune PGDM is equivalent to the MBA program. It is a 2-year full-time program with 6 specializations. PGDM course offered by IMDR, Pune is approved by AICTE and DTE. MDR Pune provides highly qualified, experienced top-notch faculty to its students. There are around 10 permanent faculties. Most of them have done PhD and have done MBA with good industry experience. Internal faculties are very good and the visiting faculties are also excellent. Some of them have around 15-20 years of experience. They focused mainly on the practicals rather than theory. IMDR Pune PGDM fee is INR 5,00,000 for 2 years.

IMDR PGDM Admission is done via national level or state level entrance exams like CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MH-CET, followed by a Personal Interview. The final selection will consider various criteria like previous academic records, performance in Test, and personal interview. 

IMDR Pune PGDM Course Highlights

  • IMDR (Institute of Management Development and Research), Pune is one of the institutes to have international tie-ups. Each year, École supérieure des sciences commercials d'Angers (ESSCA) aims to gather management students from various cultural backgrounds and countries to enhance students’ learning as well as business adroitness.
  • At IMDR, Pune, students need to do a 2-month (in May and June) summer internship program, after completing their first year of PGDM course, to grab a good opportunity in campus placement.
  • IMDR Pune PGDM fee is INR 5,00,000 for 2 years. 
  • In the 2022 PGDM placement, the average package stood at NR 5.43 LPA and the highest package stood at INR 10 LPA

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IMDR Pune PGDM Important Dates

Event Important Dates
CAT Exam 2022 November 27, 2022
CAT 2022 Result December 21, 2022
XAT 2023 Exam January 08, 2023
CMAT 2023 Exam Date April 23, 2023 or April 30, 2023 (Expected)
MAH-CET 2023 Exam Date April 30, 2023 (Re-examination)
MAT 2023 Exam Date May 07, 2023 – June 04, 2023
ATMA 2023 Exam Date  May 28, 2023

IMDR Pune PGDM Eligibility Criteria

IMDR (Institute of Management Development and Research), Pune offers admission to students applying for PGDM courses, when students fulfill the following eligibility criteria.

  • Candidates must have passed Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university 
  • Students must have achieved more than 50% aggregate marks in their Graduation degree (5% relaxation for SC/ST)
  • Students appearing for UG’s last year exams are also eligible, only if their previous semesters’ aggregate marks are more than 50%
  • Professional work experience is not mandatory for students applying for admission to PGDM courses

IMDR Pune PGDM Admission Criteria

  • Candidates must qualify for one of the national/state level entrance exams- CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MH-CET and have a valid scorecard
  • Candidates will be shortlisted for the personal interview based on their scores in the CAT/ XAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MH-CET.
  • The final selection will consider various criteria like previous academic records, performance in Test, and personal interview. 

Cut-off:

The following table shows the MAT, CAT, and CMAT cut-off (general category) for IMDR’s PGDM course.

PGDM Specialization MAT Cut-Off CAT Cut-Off CMAT Cut-off 
PGDM Marketing 67 80 60
PGDM Human Resource Management 67 80 60
PGDM Operation 67 80 60
PGDM Finance 67 80 60
PGDM Systems Management 67 80 60

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How to Apply?

Necessary steps to apply online for admission into PGDM at IMDR Pune:

  • Visit the official website of the Institute of Management Development and Research (IMDR), Pune
  • Click on the “Apply Now” button to register yourself
  • Then, log in and start filling up the application form
  • Fill in all the necessary details required like academic details (HSC, SSC, graduation, work experience if any, etc) and personal details (name, address, contact details, etc)
  • Upload the required scanned documents (Applicant’s passport-size photo and applicant’s signature)
  • Cross-check all the filled details before submitting the application form.
  • The last step is to pay the application fee of INR 1000/- via online payment methods
  • Take a snapshot/print of the successfully submitted application form

IMDR Pune PGDM Program Details - Curriculum and Syllabus

The Course Curriculum of the PGDM Programme at IMDR Pune is planned in such a way that the students are exposed to the basic management concepts in the 1st and 2nd Semesters and are taught advanced managerial techniques in the 3rd and 4th Semesters. 

  • Internal assessment parameters consist of two tests of 10 marks each and an assignment of 20 marks.
  • For the qualification of each subject, students must score a minimum of 40% marks in internal as well as external assessment and an aggregate minimum of 50% marks in each subject.

IMDR Pune PGDM Syllabus

The course syllabus is divided across 4 semesters. The syllabus program based on the PGDM program at IMDR Pune is as follows:

Semester Course Structure Download Syllabus
Semester 1 Sociology for Managers  Download Here
Psychology for Managers
Communication: Theory and Process
Business Information Systems
Business Statistics
Accounting For Managers
Managerial Economics
Self-Development
Management Processes
Business Communication
Commercial Geography
Basics of Business and Marketing (Practical)
Semester 2 Organization Behaviour
Management Accounting
Business Research Methods
Human Resource Management
Operations Management
Marketing Management
Financial Management
Legal Aspects of Business
Introduction to Foreign Trade 
Introduction to ERP (SAP)
Business Communication II
Career Development
Economic Environment

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IMDR Pune PGDM Placement

In the 2022 placement drive at IMDR Pune, 117 students participated in the placement drive and among them 107 were placed and 5 students choose to go towards the entrepreneurship field. The placement percentage stood at 96%. This year around 12 opportunities were available for the students in the sectors like BFSI, Manufacturing, IT consulting, Logistics, etc. Around 15% of the opportunities were generated through direct alumni reference.

IMDR Pune PGDM Placement 2022 highlights:

Particulars Statistics 
Placement Percentage 96%
Total Number of Students Participated 117
Total Students Placed 107
Total Recruiters  102
Total Opportunities 12
International Offer  1 offer by Double A
International Offer Job Description  Accounting Analyst ( 35,000 THB Salary)
Highest CTC  INR 10 LPA
Average CTC INR 5.43 LPA
Most frequently offered CTC INR 7.94 LPA
Top Recruiters ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Berger Paints, Byjus, Reliance Retail, Hindustan Times, Xanadu, Amazon, etc. 

Sector-wise Placements 

The below graph shows the sector-wise data of IMDR Pune placements 2022: 

Sectors Percentage of Students Placed
BFSI 47%
Manufacturing  10%
IT & Consulting  29%
Logistics 5%
Retail  3%
E-Commerce 2%
Edtech 1%
Real Estate 3%

Most of the offers were made from the BFSI sector followed by IT & Consulting.

PGDM Salary Comparison

Year Minimum Salary Offered Average Salary Offered Maximum Salary Offered
2017-18 INR 3.50 LPA INR 5.54 LPA INR 7.58 LPA
2018-19 INR 2 LPA INR 5.16 LPA INR 10 LPA
2019-20 INR 3.50 LPA INR 5.26 LPA INR 10 LPA
2020-21 - INR 5.4 LPA INR 10 LPA
2021 – 22 - INR 5.43 LPA INR 10 LPA

Here are some reputed companies that visited the campus for recruitment:

Accenture TCS Amazon BYJU’S
S & P Global CocaCola India Godrej TATA Capital
Kotak Mahindra Bank ICICI Bank Axis Bank HDFC Bank
SG Analytics Sudharshan Catenon Bajaj Finserv
Boyd & Moore Hindusthan Times Cavin Kare ICICI Prudential

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Which University is better for PGDM- IMDR, Pune or MIT WPU, Pune?

Particulars IMDR  MIT WPU 
Course Level Diploma (PGDM) Degree (MBA)
Course Fee INR 5 Lakhs INR 7.50 Lakhs
Seats Intake 180 60
Approved by AICTE UGC & AICTE
Accepted Entrance Exam XAT, MHT CET, MAT, CMAT, CAT, ATMA MAH CET, CAT, CMAT, MAT, XAT, NMAT, GMAT
Highest Salary INR 10 LPA INR 4.50 LPA

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ques. What are the courses offered by IMDR?

Ans. IMDR Pune offers Postgraduate Diploma in Management in the following specializations :

  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Systems
  • Operations
  • International trade
  • Human resources

Ques. What documents are required for PGDM admission at IMDR, Pune?

Ans. The following documents are required for PGDM at IMDR, Pune at the time of admission:

  • Set of Attested True Copies & 2 Passport Size Photographs
  • Score Card
  • Statement of marks and Certificate of SSC
  • Statement of marks and Certificate of HSC
  • Statement of marks and Certificate Graduation
  • Leaving Certificate/Transfer Certificate
  • Migration (if applicable)
  • Certificate of Indian Nationality in the name of Candidate
  • Domicile Certificate (if applicable), clearly indicating the place of permanent residence of the candidate/father or mother or husband.
  • Gap Certificate (if applicable)
  • Proforma I (Download)
  • Printout of Admission Form (www.deccansociety.com)
  • Aadhar Card
  • Anti Ragging Undertaking

Ques. Can I take admission to PGDM at IMDR Pune without an entrance exam?

Ans. No, students are not allowed to take admissions without any entrance examination. Candidates have to take any state-level or national-level entrance examination for getting admission into IMDR Pune. The final selection will be done on the basis of merit and weightage, given to each student based on entrance exam marks, academic performance, GD-PI (Group Discussion-Personal Interview), and work experience.

Ques. Does IMDR Pune provide accommodation facilities to PGDM students?

Ans. IMDR Pune provides separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls with all basic amenities including water supply, electric supply, table, chair, cot, toilet, hanger facility, and mess facility. The institute provides 2 hostels for boys and 1 hostel for girls. There are 44 seats available for boys and 10 seats are available for girls.

Ques. What is the fee structure for a PGDM program at IDMR?

Ans. The total fees at IMDR Pune for the PGDM course are INR 5-6 Lakhs. The following table shows the fee structure for the PGDM program at IMDR.

Section Fees (in INR)
Tuition Fee 1,48,500
Admission Fee 11,000
Development Fee 22,000
Library & IT Service 11,000
Learning Material and Examination Fee 5,500
Career Advancement Fee 14,300
Student Activity Fee 7,700
Skill Development and Certifications Fee 30,000
Total Fees 2,50,000